Chicken Piccata

A classic Italian-American favorite featuring lightly pan-seared chicken breasts in a bright lemon butter sauce with garlic, capers, and parsley. Finished with freshly cracked black pepper for balanced citrus flavor and a rich, savory finish.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, lightly pounded
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Pep & Zip Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Pep & Zip Ground Black Pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp butter, divided
• 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• ¾ cup chicken stock
• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup capers, drained
• 2 tbsp Pep & Zip Parsley Flakes
• Lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine flour, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a shallow pan.
2. Dredge chicken in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
5. Add fresh garlic to the pan and cook briefly until fragrant.
6. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, and capers, scraping up browned bits.
7. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer 8–10 minutes, or until cooked through.
8. Stir in remaining butter to finish the sauce.
9. Sprinkle with parsley flakes and garnish with lemon slices.
10. Serve over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Spices Used

Pep & Zip Garlic Powder

Pep & Zip Coarse Ground Black Pepper

Pep & Zip Parsley Flakes